Easy Homemade Uncrustables Peanut Butter & Jelly Pockets Recipe
A fuss-free, nostalgic homemade version of classic peanut butter and jelly sandwiches sealed into freezer-friendly pockets. Perfect for quick snacks or lunchboxes with no preservatives and customizable fillings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour (freezing time)
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Yield: 8 pockets
- Category: Snack
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- White sandwich bread, crusts removed (about 8 slices)
- Peanut butter, creamy or chunky (about 1 tablespoon per sandwich)
- Jelly or jam of choice (about 1 tablespoon per sandwich)
- Optional: thin layer of butter or margarine (to prevent sogginess if freezing longer than a week)
Instructions
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat to prevent sticking.
- Remove crusts from sandwich bread slices carefully.
- Spread about 1 tablespoon of peanut butter evenly on one slice of bread.
- Spread about 1 tablespoon of jelly or jam evenly on a second slice of bread.
- Optionally, spread a thin layer of butter or margarine on the bread before peanut butter to keep bread soft after freezing.
- Place the jelly slice on top of the peanut butter slice, jelly side down, aligning edges.
- Press a 3-inch cookie cutter firmly down through the sandwich to cut out a circle and gently press edges to seal. Alternatively, cut squares with a knife and press edges with a fork to seal tightly.
- Place each sealed pocket on the lined baking sheet and freeze uncovered for about 1 hour until firm.
- Transfer frozen pockets into labeled freezer bags or airtight containers and store for up to 2 months.
- To eat, thaw at room temperature for 30–45 minutes or microwave gently for about 15 seconds.
Notes
If bread tears during sealing, dampen fingers slightly to press edges gently. Do not overfill with peanut butter or jelly to avoid leaks. Freeze pockets individually before storing to prevent sticking. Thaw at room temperature for best texture or microwave briefly if in a hurry.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pocket
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 9
- Fat: 11
- Carbohydrates: 23
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 7
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